Putin: Russia open for cooperation with countries in fighting terrorism
Russia will continue developing its defense
potential but remains open for cooperation with other countries in fighting
terrorism, extremism and neo-Nazism, TASS news agency quoted Russian President
Vladimir as saying in a speech at the Victory Parade in Moscow’s Red Square.
"We did and will continue doing all the
necessary to ensure the high defense capability of our Armed Forces, the
defense potential of the most advanced weapons and to further strengthen the
prestige of the military service, the prestige of soldiers and officers and
Fatherland defenders," the Russian leader stressed.
"At the same time, Russia is open for
cooperation with all those who are ready to practically counter terrorism,
neo-Nazism and extremism," Putin said.
The lessons of the Great Patriotic War are still
important, the Russian leader said.
In Putin’s opinion, the collective rebuff to the
bearers of lethal ideas is again of primary importance."
"We are urging all the countries to grow aware
of our common responsibility for creating an effective security system equal
for all," the Russian leader said.
The Russian people "knows what a war is,"
as it brought grief to each family, and sacredly honors the valor of the
soldiers of the Victory, Putin pointed out.
